Foster Griffin delivered a stellar performance, pitching 7 1/3 innings as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead's homers powered Washington's offense, while Griffin's strong outing secured his eighth win. The Phillies' Brandon Marsh managed a solo home run, but couldn't spark a comeback. This victory snapped a recent slump for the Nationals.

Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the…

Foster Griffin delivered a stellar performance, pitching 7 1/3 innings as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead's homers powered…